Tamil film 'Singam 2' is set for a June release

Tamil film 'Singam 2' is set for a June release Chennai: Tamil actor Suriya starrer action drama 'Singam 2' is expected to release in the second of week of June. "The film ('Singam 2') is currently undergoing post production work. It will have a grand audio launch on June 1 followed by worldwide release in the second week of the same month," said a statement from the production house. 'Singam 2' is a sequel to highly successful 2010 Tamil action-drama...
03:18 PM, May 12, 2013

'Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde' to have a Tamil remake?

'Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde' to have a Tamil remake? Chennai: Nithiin Reddy-starrer Telugu romantic-comedy 'Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde' (GJG) is likely to have a Tamil remake soon. Thanks to the overwhelming success of the film, it has become a sought after story in the remake circuit. "Leading producers from Tamil have already expressed interest in the remake. Talks are on with multiple producers, but in all probability, it will be remade in Tamil by the same producers who made the...
04:42 PM, Apr 24, 2013

Know more about 'Singam 2' at click of a mouse

Know more about 'Singam 2' at click of a  mouse Chennai: Now fans can know more about Suriya starrer Tamil action-drama 'Singam 2' at the click of a mouse as its makers are planning to launch an official website and hold contests to keep the fans engaged. "An official website is being launched for 'Singam 2' to share information about the movie. A contest will be run, coinciding with the website's launch, whereby the winner will be invited to meet...
11:23 AM, Apr 17, 2013

Tamil film 'Singam 2' an extension of its prequel

Tamil film 'Singam 2' an extension of its prequel Chennai: Director Hari Gopalakrishnan says his upcoming Tamil action drama 'Singam 2' will be an extension of 'Singam', but not a sequel. The second part is a continuation of the first with additional characters. "I have retained all the characters from the first part and I have also added a few more actors in 'Singam 2', which makes it a continuation of the first part. Probably for the first time...
08:17 PM, Apr 15, 2013

IOC calls meeting with IOA next month

IOC calls meeting with IOA next month New Delhi: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is believed to have called a meeting with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) headed by Vijay Kumar Malhotra next month in Lausanne. Malhotra told IANS that he hasn't "seen the letter" from the IOC but believes that the meeting could be held next month. Malhotra, however, said that IOA officials would "first like to meet union sports minister Jitendra Singh and discuss some...
02:02 AM, Apr 13, 2013
Vijay Kumar all set for 2013 season

Vijay Kumar all set for 2013 season

The Olympic silver medalist is all set to start the new 2013 season but he will have the added pressure to live up to his reputation. ...
09:35 AM, Mar 20, 2013

Govt will save wrestling from Olympics axe: Vijay Kumar

Govt will save wrestling from Olympics axe: Vijay Kumar Vijay Kumar is confident that the Indian government will do all it can to save the sport from being completely dropped from the 2020 roster. ...
05:42 PM, Feb 27, 2013

IOC tells sports federations to keep off IOA

IOC tells sports federations to keep off IOA The IOC wrote a letter to IOA asking its national sports federations not to associate with the illegitimate individuals purporting on its behalf. ...
06:18 PM, Jan 14, 2013

Sports Yearender 2012: From crescendo to a black hole

Sports Yearender 2012: From crescendo to a black hole The best Olympics medal haul ever by India was undone by IOA bosses who led to the association's suspension. ...
12:59 PM, Dec 28, 2012

In Pics: Indian Sports in 2012

Indian boxer Mary Kom won a bronze medal in the women's flyweight (51kg) boxing event in the London Olympics. (Getty Images)Vijay Kumar marked his Olympics debut by winning a silver medal in the 25m air rifle pistol event. (Getty Images)Sushil Kumar became India's first double Olympic medalist after clinching silver in the men's 66kg freestyle wrestling event. (Getty Images)
11:26 PM, Dec 25, 2012

Narang and Bindra to compete in shooting nationals

Narang and Bindra to compete in shooting nationals New Delhi: Some of India's top shooters, including London Olympics silver and bronze medallists Vijay Kumar and Gagan Kumar, will be competing in the 56th Senior National Shooting Championship, starting here on Tuesday. Also vying for medals in their respective events will be Beijing Games gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, Athens Olympic silver medallist R V S Rathore, double trap ace Ronjan Sodhi and Joydeep Karmakar among others. The women's field...
09:29 PM, Dec 18, 2012

AAI hits out at government, calls derecognition illegal

AAI hits out at government, calls derecognition illegal New Delhi: The Archery Association of India (AAI) on Friday hit out at the government for derecognizing the body, calling the decision "unconstitutional and arbitrary". Questioning the decision, AAI president Vijay Kumar Malhotra said Sports Ministry has no right to de-recognize the Association as "we have not violated any rule or law of the land and the decision is illegal". He said he was surprised at the Governments argument that...
07:25 PM, Dec 07, 2012

Sports Ministry of India derecognises IABF and AAI

Sports Ministry of India derecognises IABF and AAI New Delhi: The union ministry of sports Friday derecognised the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) and the Archery Association of India (AAI) for manipulation in their election process. Justifying the decision, Sports Minister Jitendra Singh said AAI violated the Sports Code of India while the election process of the boxing body was faulty. The AAI election was held in November when Vijay Kumar Malhotra was elected its president for a...
02:04 PM, Dec 07, 2012
IOC warns IOA of possible disaffiliation

IOC warns IOA of possible disaffiliation

In a letter to the Indian Olympic Association, the International Olympic Committee threatened to disaffiliate the national sports body if it followed government guidelines in the upcoming polls. ...
08:02 PM, Nov 23, 2012